ADORABLE spot, with so many things going on. I'm not sure how much writer's block it'll cure, but…read morethe drinks are surely delicious and the bartenders very knowledgeable. The music is loud enough that you don't hear what someone at the next table over is saying, but not so loud that you can't hear your date talking. For me, the drinks on the menu are all a bit too sweet, so if you ask the bartenders to make you any kind of classic cocktail, they've got you covered. My martini with a twist was perfectly made, and the glass chilled down with ice and water before a drop of booze hit my glass. Our bartender was a master of his craft. We had a blast sitting around, having drinks, and chatting back and forth. Give this place a shot, it's adorable.

I came here with some friends after dinner one night because we are total book nerds and thought…read morethis was a fun way to cap off an evening. We had a great time; I was disappointed the books are wallpaper and not real books but we still enjoyed the overall vibe. In our experience, we waited downstairs to be seated upstairs. We sat overlooking the man floor, the bar is up there so that made it easy. It's a cute spot; I'd visit again.

My family and I got breakfast at Enswell during our stay in Philadelphia. This swanky, hip place…read moreoffers up elevated tasty food and superb service in an exquisitely decorated, albeit small, cafe. We braved negative degree weather for the roughly 10 minute walk from our hotel. We walked in at a good time. This is the type of place where a reservation for breakfast would be required. We were sat immediately. The dining area is tight. A green velvet bench, marble tables, metal chairs, all packed into a small area. You could very well have your butt brush over the table of the patrons next to you if you have to get up for any reason. It's tight. Our server was around quickly. He was super friendly and kept things conversational, light and sophisticated. My wife ordered an iced latte, I had their hot drip coffee. For a starter, we had to try the cinnamon knot bread. While it wasn't what we were expecting, it was good. Although, we wouldn't order again. The bread is presented as a small loaf, room temperature with a cold cream cheese icing drizzled over top. The bread had a mild cinnamon flavor and was dry. It lacked the sweet, moist dough you expect from a cinnamon bread. My wife ordered the French style omelet. This had gruyere cheese and chives. Beautifully plated, perfectly cooked and the taste was spot on. It was good enough to forget that she paid $21 for just an omelet, no meat, no sides. I ordered the Eggs Benedict. Pretty standard here. The eggs had bright orange yolks which is common for farm fresh eggs. The "coffee" hollandaise didn't come across with a coffee flavor but it was rich and went well with the ham and English muffins. One thing that stuck with me was their drip coffee. Not sure if it has been a while since I had a light roast but the Rival Bros. Revolver coffee was so good, I got a bag of whole beans to bring back home with me. I may even order it again online. Enswell succeeded on all fronts. The ambiance and service was great. The decor, impeccable. The food, thoughtful and tasty. The details from the silverware to the plates added to the experience. We would come back.

So cute inside!! We came here for happy hour and the weird gelato pairings they were doing this…read moremonth. I sampled the gelato, but stuck with cookies and cream which was delicious!! The crab fries and garlic bread are no skips. I hope to come back to try more food! We were lucky to get a table, the hostess was really nice and even found us outside to let us know we could make it! It does get really busy so I felt a bit rushed out but it was all good.

Our favorite spot in Philly!…read more My husband claims that Claude AI recommended this place. We absolutely loved it! The entrance is so charming. With potted flowers all over the restaurant. Smattering of patio tables on both Eighth Street and Carpenter. When I saw it, I said yes before even looking at the menu. We ordered drinks at the bar and took them outside. It's very chic but also casual. There were mostly pairs or trios - no families. Not th. We saw people ordering a little bit of everything. Honestly, the menu looked great! The kale Caesar salad, the piri piri buffalo chicken dip, bacon wrapped plums, etc. The drinks were the best we had on our Philly trip! The Spanish Monk which had gin, lemon juice, frothed egg white and smoked paprika. I had the GGG which they carried over from their old menu. Can't remember what was in it but she said it was similar to Bee's Knees which is one of my favorite! There's self service still water and sparkling water in the back of the restaurant. Perfectly chilled. Perfectly bubbled! Such a lovely spot!

Such a cute ambiance inside and out. The drinks are at a great price and creative - and most…read moreimportantly tasted great! I can't wait to come back and also bring visitors/friends

I love love love PHS Pop Up Garden. Every experience is great…read more There is plenty of seating and it is so beautiful. The bathrooms are clean and well lit. The staff is friendly and moves quickly. I love that you can order your drink up at the bar or order right from the QR code on your table. The prices are average and they have lots of fun seasonal drinks. The food is surprisingly good and also reasonably priced. I look forward to this pop up every year!!!

The vibe! Who can't appreciate a beautiful day in a gorgeous garden! And with drinks and snacks! I…read morestumbled upon PHS while staying at a near h Airbnb for the weekend. It's tucked away and you'd almost miss it. The setup is really cute...plenty of seating and tea lights and greenery. They have some music playing just at conversational level so it's not disruptive but noticeable. You can order drinks and snacks from the bar or your table QR code. I ordered the Passion Punch and Chimichurri Chicken Skewers. The pinch was pre-made; I would've liked an individual serving. But it was sweet and tangy. I would've liked a little more bourbon and less sweet but it was tasty! The skewers were good with the sauce. Dogs are welcomed and they provide water bowls. I would come back!

Quiet night at the quaint, sleek hidden jazz lounge…read more Saw on their event page that they had jazz music for the night along with a Galentine Paint nite that I could have joined but was too tired from the day's work. Had a drink and wanted to order apps but already full from another location. Visited this place a couple years ago and glad to revisit though this time was a lot more serene.

This spot isn't my scene, but it's super fun and a cool vibe. The bank vibe goes out the window on…read morethe weekends when it turns into a full club space. More of a college aged crowd with some seating areas in the middle but the main dance floor is truly giving club - which is fun, if that's your style! The music is good and the bartenders are on it!

Popular cocktail spot with limited seating and a moody dark ambiance. Bar staff are good at…read morerecommendations for drinks and are also welcoming and chatty. Their menu has a few light bites to snack on but the main focus is the cocktails. Definitely a pricier, fancy spot for a nice occasion or just a memorable cocktail. Hanoi ski club is quite interesting - mix of gin, pandan, green chartreuse, vermouth, and cacao. The combo of flavor from floral, herbal, and earthy sweet was great. This works really well and if you like all those flavors individually, this one is great. Also tried the Chibiusa which was a much more straightforward sweeter drink. Usually very busy due to limited seats, but worth trying to get a spot if there is room available to try their cocktail menu. Thanks

Loved everything about this cocktail bar, but I wish it was bigger. The ambiance is dark and…read moreintimate and the crafted cocktails are unique. My friends and I were ranting about life and the bartender offered us a free glass of prosecco! I guess she could tell we needed it lol. One of my favorite low key places to have a drink. The caviar bumps are a reasonable price too.

Absolutely loved this speakeasy - right from the friendly servers to the super fun and interesting…read morecocktails. I got the bell's revenge and this was super interesting- spicy and tangy and served upfront in an actual bell pepper! My family also loved their drinks - which were the wheelhouse and issa vibe and would 100% recommend going here. However, walking in without a reservation seemed almost impossible so would suggest getting one before you go.

Walked in around 6:30 on a Friday evening without reservations and got a table immediately. The…read moreplace was already quite packed. Drinks were delicious - I don't remember the names though. Skip the Garlic dip because it just comes with a bunch of crackers and not all that great. I have to say that their website cocktails menu looks a lot more interesting than the actual menus that were given to us. Compared to what's on the website, the cocktails list was very bland.

We had to stop by to grab a Citywide from its birthplace! Wasn't too busy at opening, but I imagine…read moreit gets packed later on. Cash only, so come prepared!

First drag bar in Philadelphia , inventor of the city wide, and super cheap. Must go on a dive bar…read moretour. I really loved the groundbreaking history and definitely worth the $8. I loved it here. Lots of laughs, fun and authentic staff and decor that's a where's Waldo of interesting kitsch.